London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Olympic Games: 27 July - 12 August 2012
Paralympic Games: 29 August - 9 September 2012
In the summer of 2012, the UK will come alive with the Olympic and Paralympic Games like never before, drawing on the country’s proud Olympic heritage.
The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July will start a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Partnership 
the county's London 2012 partnership, is maximising the opportunities and benefits that the Games will bring for the people of Hertfordshire.
Are you inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to co-ordinate the Herts Ready for Winners Volunteering Scheme in each district of Hertfordshire. Volunteer Co-ordinators will be based at Volunteer Centres and work with the Herts Ready for Winners team based in Hertford. The aim is to support local volunteer involving projects which are Olympics inspired and enable them to be registered on the Herts Ready for Winners Volunteering Scheme. This will help to create a lasting volunteering legacy from 2012 in Hertfordshire. Full training and travel expenses will be provided. Commitment 5 hours a week (flexible).
http://www.volunteeringherts.org/olympics/inspired-to-volunteer.html
For more information on 2012 initiatives in North Herts contact Jess Young, Sport Development Officer on 01462 474257 or email jess.young@north-herts.gov.uk 
